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enagricultural researchagricultural policiespartnershipsforumdialoguehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/gfar-secretariat@fao.orgegfar-webmaster@fao.orgFri, 08 Feb 2019 11:18:16 +0100Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:18:16 +0100CFS invites feedback on thematic workstreamshttps://www.gfar.net/news/cfs-invites-feedback-thematic-workstreams
The Committee on World Food Security is seeking global feedback on the proposals for the CFS Multi-Year Programme of Work 2020-2023 presented to CFS stakeholders and available at: http://www.fao.org/cfs/workingspace/workstreams/cfs-multi-...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchPartnerships for impacthttps://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/CFS45.JPG?itok=wKlJmY_Zhttps://www.gfar.net/news/cfs-invites-feedback-thematic-workstreamsFri, 08 Feb 2019 11:18:16 +0100GFAR news feedCFS invites feedback on thematic workstreamsGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchPartnerships for impactThe Committee on World Food Security is seeking global feedback on the proposals for the CFS Multi-Year Programme of Work 2020-2023 presented to CFS stakeholders and available at: http://www.fao.org/cfs/workingspace/workstreams/cfs-multi-...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2019-02-08https://www.gfar.net/news/cfs-invites-feedback-thematic-workstreamsGFAR Executive Secretary honoured by Tropical Agriculture Associationhttps://www.gfar.net/news/gfar-executive-secretary-honoured-tropical-agriculture-association
Mark Holderness was honoured at the recent Annual General Meeting of the Tropical Agriculture Association (TAA) in London, The TAA awarded Mark as ‘Development Agriculturalist of the Year, 2018’, recognising his outstanding contribution to...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchIndiahttps://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2018-Holderness-red-300x248.png?itok=HJqzjHHQhttps://www.gfar.net/news/gfar-executive-secretary-honoured-tropical-agriculture-associationMon, 17 Dec 2018 12:19:59 +0100GFAR news feedGFAR Executive Secretary honoured by Tropical Agriculture AssociationGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchIndiaMark Holderness was honoured at the recent Annual General Meeting of the Tropical Agriculture Association (TAA) in London, The TAA awarded Mark as ‘Development Agriculturalist of the Year, 2018’, recognising his outstanding contribution to...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-12-17https://www.gfar.net/news/gfar-executive-secretary-honoured-tropical-agriculture-associationFarmers cite climate change as biggest challenge, says World Farmers Organization at COP24 talkshttps://www.gfar.net/news/farmers-cite-climate-change-biggest-challenge-says-world-farmers-organization-cop24-talks
KATOWICE, Poland (CIMMYT) — Controversies over fossil fuels, indigenous rights and the intricacies of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which was designed to keep global temperatures from rising no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels,...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchPolandClimate changehttps://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/12099649316_50bcdb8053_o-1024x683.jpg?itok=iaY1Qg_hhttps://www.gfar.net/news/farmers-cite-climate-change-biggest-challenge-says-world-farmers-organization-cop24-talksFri, 14 Dec 2018 14:21:31 +0100GFAR news feedFarmers cite climate change as biggest challenge, says World Farmers Organization at COP24 talksGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchPolandClimate changeKATOWICE, Poland (CIMMYT) — Controversies over fossil fuels, indigenous rights and the intricacies of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which was designed to keep global temperatures from rising no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels,...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-12-14https://www.gfar.net/news/farmers-cite-climate-change-biggest-challenge-says-world-farmers-organization-cop24-talks"Making agriculture attractive for the African Youth" - An interview with the YPARD Directorhttps://www.gfar.net/news/making-agriculture-attractive-african-youth-interview-ypard-director
FAO's e-Agriculture caught up with the new YPARD Director Mr. Yemi Adeyeye and interviewed him on a number of issues affecting the youth in agriculture and especially in Africa.
e-Agriculture: Congratulations for the appointment to Director YPARD...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchYouth in agriculturehttps://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/ypard_group.png?itok=fhtep4gShttps://www.gfar.net/news/making-agriculture-attractive-african-youth-interview-ypard-directorMon, 19 Nov 2018 14:02:03 +0100GFAR news feed"Making agriculture attractive for the African Youth" - An interview with the YPARD DirectorGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchYouth in agricultureFAO's e-Agriculture caught up with the new YPARD Director Mr. Yemi Adeyeye and interviewed him on a number of issues affecting the youth in agriculture and especially in Africa.
e-Agriculture: Congratulations for the appointment to Director YPARD...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-11-19https://www.gfar.net/news/making-agriculture-attractive-african-youth-interview-ypard-directorFilipino family farmers celebrate 5th IYFFhttps://www.gfar.net/news/filipino-family-farmers-celebrate-5th-iyff
Over 300 farmers, farmer leaders, women and youth farmers, and representatives from farmer and fisher organizations (FOs) from all corners of the Philippines, representatives from government offices, civil society organizations (CSOs), and...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchPhilippineshttps://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/klmpe2018-768x512.jpg?itok=iEVDci4Mhttps://www.gfar.net/news/filipino-family-farmers-celebrate-5th-iyffMon, 19 Nov 2018 13:52:17 +0100GFAR news feedFilipino family farmers celebrate 5th IYFFGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchPhilippinesOver 300 farmers, farmer leaders, women and youth farmers, and representatives from farmer and fisher organizations (FOs) from all corners of the Philippines, representatives from government offices, civil society organizations (CSOs), and...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-11-19https://www.gfar.net/news/filipino-family-farmers-celebrate-5th-iyffGFAR and CAAS commit to collaboration for improved innovation- and knowledge-sharinghttps://www.gfar.net/news/gfar-and-caas-commit-collaboration-improved-innovation-and-knowledge-sharing
Members of GFAR Secretariat were pleased to welcome yesterday a delegation from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) to formalize the basis for direct future partnership and collaboration between GFAR and...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchChinaEquitable partnerships (CGIAR)https://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/CAAS%20delegation%20visit_LOI%20signing.jpg?itok=p-w2zKzohttps://www.gfar.net/news/gfar-and-caas-commit-collaboration-improved-innovation-and-knowledge-sharingFri, 02 Nov 2018 13:49:04 +0100GFAR news feedGFAR and CAAS commit to collaboration for improved innovation- and knowledge-sharingGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchChinaEquitable partnerships (CGIAR)Members of GFAR Secretariat were pleased to welcome yesterday a delegation from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) to formalize the basis for direct future partnership and collaboration between GFAR and...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-11-02https://www.gfar.net/news/gfar-and-caas-commit-collaboration-improved-innovation-and-knowledge-sharingCeres2030 aims to build concensus on the best way to end hungerhttps://www.gfar.net/news/ceres2030-aims-build-concensus-best-way-end-hunger
What is the most effective way to end hunger sustainably? And what would it cost? These two questions are central to a new initiative: Ceres2030 aims at giving answers to the fundamental endeavour to evaluate the benefits, costs and trade-offs of...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchGermanyGhanaKenyaNigeriaPartnerships for impacthttps://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/Ceres2030.JPG?itok=eW7b3Sdrhttps://www.gfar.net/news/ceres2030-aims-build-concensus-best-way-end-hungerThu, 01 Nov 2018 17:15:04 +0100GFAR news feedCeres2030 aims to build concensus on the best way to end hungerGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchGermanyGhanaKenyaNigeriaPartnerships for impactWhat is the most effective way to end hunger sustainably? And what would it cost? These two questions are central to a new initiative: Ceres2030 aims at giving answers to the fundamental endeavour to evaluate the benefits, costs and trade-offs of...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-11-01https://www.gfar.net/news/ceres2030-aims-build-concensus-best-way-end-hungerWelcoming the new YPARD Director: Yemi Adeyeyehttps://www.gfar.net/news/welcoming-new-ypard-director-yemi-adeyeye
YPARD is delighted to welcome the incoming YPARD director Yemi Adeyeye . Yemi is a PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He holds a double MSc degree (Erasmus Mundus MSc program): MSc in Agricultural Development...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchCanadaDenmarkFinlandItalyNepalNigeriaPolandSouth AfricaTurkeyUgandaYouth in agriculturehttps://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/yemi_3.jpg?itok=igrtD1FThttps://www.gfar.net/news/welcoming-new-ypard-director-yemi-adeyeyeThu, 18 Oct 2018 16:55:29 +0200GFAR news feedWelcoming the new YPARD Director: Yemi AdeyeyeGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchCanadaDenmarkFinlandItalyNepalNigeriaPolandSouth AfricaTurkeyUgandaYouth in agricultureYPARD is delighted to welcome the incoming YPARD director Yemi Adeyeye . Yemi is a PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He holds a double MSc degree (Erasmus Mundus MSc program): MSc in Agricultural Development...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-10-18https://www.gfar.net/news/welcoming-new-ypard-director-yemi-adeyeyeNo time to lose to reverse negative hunger and malnutrition trendshttps://www.gfar.net/news/no-time-lose-reverse-negative-hunger-and-malnutrition-trends
There's still time to deliver on the global pledge to eradicate hunger but "urgent measures" are needed to reverse the recent increase in the number of hungry people, speakers at the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) said today.
"There...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchNutrition securityClimate changeForesight for better futureshttps://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/e1edd1fec8_0.jpg?itok=_ooUJVt8https://www.gfar.net/news/no-time-lose-reverse-negative-hunger-and-malnutrition-trendsTue, 16 Oct 2018 11:18:40 +0200GFAR news feedNo time to lose to reverse negative hunger and malnutrition trendsGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchNutrition securityClimate changeForesight for better futuresThere's still time to deliver on the global pledge to eradicate hunger but "urgent measures" are needed to reverse the recent increase in the number of hungry people, speakers at the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) said today.
"There...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-10-16https://www.gfar.net/news/no-time-lose-reverse-negative-hunger-and-malnutrition-trendsAccess Agriculture wins Prize D4D in Belgiumhttps://www.gfar.net/news/access-agriculture-wins-prize-d4d-belgium
During the official ceremony on October 4, Paul Van Mele and Jonas Wanvoeke received the award on behalf of Access Agriculture from Alexander De Croo, Deputy Prime Minister and Belgian Minister of Development Cooperation and Digital Agenda.
After...Global Forum on Agricultural ResearchBelgiumGuatemalaMalawiOpening access to knowledge (CIARD)https://www.gfar.net/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/PVM_JW_receive_D4D_prize_12.jpg?itok=G3MafeH2https://www.gfar.net/news/access-agriculture-wins-prize-d4d-belgiumMon, 15 Oct 2018 15:49:31 +0200GFAR news feedAccess Agriculture wins Prize D4D in BelgiumGlobal Forum on Agricultural ResearchBelgiumGuatemalaMalawiOpening access to knowledge (CIARD)During the official ceremony on October 4, Paul Van Mele and Jonas Wanvoeke received the award on behalf of Access Agriculture from Alexander De Croo, Deputy Prime Minister and Belgian Minister of Development Cooperation and Digital Agenda.
After...Global Forum on Agricultural Research2018-10-15https://www.gfar.net/news/access-agriculture-wins-prize-d4d-belgium